There are stories about co-op students who started with a business and stayed on long after the placement was over. But for 25 years?
Business
Summer Streetfest planned for this Friday in downtown Walkerton
Downtown Walkerton will take on a party atmosphere that’s sure to attract crowds on Friday, July 22.
Momma B’s consignment store opens in Walkerton
Located at 24 Jackson St. S., right in the downtown core, Momma B’s is a consignment store with a difference.
Conversation on employment, training set for July 19
North Perth is facilitating a community conversation to better understand employers’ needs when it comes to training.
South Bruce doubles budget for façade improvement grant program
Council has approved a request from staff for an additional $10,000 in this year’s budget for the façade improvement grant program.
Kempston & Werth sponsors free Friday matinees at Capitol Theatre
Kempston and Werth Realty Ltd. is sponsoring Friday matinees all summer long at the Capitol Twin Cinema in Listowel; admission is free for kids aged 3-13 from July 1 to Aug. 26. Co-owner Brady Werth commented, “We just wanted to help out our long-standing theatre after being closed during those hard
PBJ expands business to include commercial interior design division
One of Listowel’s most successful self-start businesses is further expanding its growing operation.
Ward & Uptigrove claim title at North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
The annual North Perth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament was once again at capacity on June 22 at the Listowel Golf Club.
Locals rally to support McKee Tattoo owner after accident
In the evening of June 15, local business owner Sheldon McKee, of McKee Tattoos in Wingham, was airlifted from the scene of a crash and taken to a London hospital for treatment.
Conway Furniture hosts ‘Sausage Days’
Conway Furniture’s ‘Sausage Days’ event treated customers to free barbecued sausage on a bun courtesy of 3Gen Organics on June 16-18 at its Listowel location. Pictured is Conway manager and grill master Mitchell Dekker dishing out the goods last Thursday afternoon.
Zoning bylaw change approved for Wingham plaza
North Huron council approved a zoning bylaw change to allow Pharmasave to move its operations from its downtown address to the plaza at 40 Josephine St.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
LDSS co-op program continues to impact students, employers and the local business community
Listowel is a tight-knit, supportive community, shown through the backing for the Listowel District Secondary School’s (LDSS) co-operative education course.
Starbucks, Taco Bell coming to west-end Listowel plaza
Council voted to approve a zoning amendment for two new fast-food chains at its meeting on June 13, allowing Starbucks, Taco Bell, and a commercial plaza to be built next to the Listowel Canadian Tire location.
IN PHOTOS: Over 1,000 attend Premier Equipment open house
Premier Equipment Ltd. north of Listowel held an open house on June 10, an event that over 1,000 members of the public attended over the course of the day last Friday.
